Andaman Butterflyfish
Chaetodon andamanensis
- Group: Butterflyfish
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An Andaman reef butterflyfish that picks at coral polyps along shoreline reefs and outer slopes, between about ten and forty metres. It may turn up alone but more often swims in pairs or small groups, and so little is documented that its conservation status remains uncertain.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Chaetodontidae › Chaetodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273323.
FAQ
- How deep does the Andaman Butterflyfish live?
- The Andaman Butterflyfish (Chaetodon andamanensis) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Andaman Butterflyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Andaman Butterflyfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Andaman Butterflyfish get?
- The Andaman Butterflyfish grows to about 15 cm.